September 11: Stop Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Posted by Mike E on September 8, 2010
Sept 11 Rally Against Anti-Islamic Bigotry and Racism
We say NO to Racism and anti-Islamic Bigotry
Stand for Unity and Solidarity on Saturday, September 11
- 1 pm Assemble @ east side of City Hall facing Brooklyn Bridge
- Then march to the rally at Park Place & Church Street
- 2 pm RALLY for UNITY
Kasama Project NYC has endorsed this rally.
On September 11 the Tea Party and its racist and right wing allies plan to again demonstrate at the World Trade Center site. For months these bigots have attempted to whip up hysteria against a proposed Islamic masjid (mosque) and community center several blocks from the WTC. On September 11 right wing, Christian fundamentalist plan a “Burn the Quran” day at a Florida Masjid. These same forces targeting masjids around the country are waging a national hate campaign against all people of color and immigrants.
We need to stand up to these racist forces. Together our voices are strong
In New York City the ugly demonstration of racism and bigotry against Muslims on September 11 at the World Trade Center must be countered with mass show of solidarity and unity
We call on all working people, youth, students, immigrants, trade unionist, community and human rights activists – ALL those opposed to racism and bigotry – to stand on that day in defense of our Muslim sisters and brothers.
Like Hitler before them, the anti-Muslim bigots are seeking to whip up hatred against a religious minority in the midst of an economic crisis. They want to divert popular anger away from the banks and corporations who rob millions of their jobs and homes.
The racist anti-Muslim campaigns are also pro-war mobilizations. It is used to justify war against Palestinians. The overwhelmingly people in the U.S. today are against continuing the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan or a new war in Iran.
These ugly, right-wing campaigns are given enormous media coverage. They are an effort to push back and divide with racism and bigotry all those who want to end U.S. wars. The billions of dollars wasted on endless war must be spent here at home.
We need JOBS, health care and schools, not war and racism.
Say NO to Racism on Saturday, September 11.
Solidarity Center55 W 17th St, #5C, NY, NY 10011
212-633-6646
DH said
As anti-Muslim bigotry becomes more pronounced and ugly, it is imperative that leftists educate themselves on Islam and the Muslim world, aggregate rebuttals to common stereotypes (Loonwatch.com does this), network with local Muslim leaders and activists, and speak out.
The American Muslim community is unfortunately, with exceptions on college campuses, very apolitical and actually wary of getting involved. They truly believe this whole thing will just wash over like other previous historic episodes (Catholics, Japanese, Jews, etc.). Their’s a strong fatalistic approach to the problem.
The reality is we likely face a Republican majority in Congress this Nov which will lead to legislative deadlock, economic reform will halt, the recession will worsen. This followed by a possible Palin ’12 victory, no holds bar after that.
Ripe conditions for scapegoating, mob violence, escalation, especially in our political environment.
Urgency is the word.
God bless.
LS said
And here’s the facebook event for the protest SDS initiated in Gainesville, FL to confront the Koran-burning losers on 9/11: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124666397579673